Dining Guide

Menu Highlights

Firestorm Cafe & Books is a unique downtown dining locale catering to casual clientèle six days a week. Whether you're a fellow service worker in need of a quick lunch break or a visitor in search of something authentically Asheville, you'll find our cafe a comfortable spot to catch a bite.

Our menu is a distinctive blend of healthful sandwiches, soups and salads with baked goods produced in house every morning. Out-of-this-world sauces and accents will lay to rest any lingering doubt that wholesome and delicious are mutually exclusive!

A plethora of beverage specialties – from espresso drinks to fine teas – will delight both the nonchalant sipper and seasoned connoisseur. Mug in hand, we're confident that you'll find everything you need to relax with friends, family or a good book.

Of course, everyone is sure to appreciate our extensive use of organic and local ingredients. And if you're vegetarian or vegan, you'll be pleased to find a menu in which nothing is out of bounds!

Step on in! We've got something on the grill just for you.

Panini

Grilled to perfection and served with a salad or chips on organic bread from West End Bakery.

Maple BBQ Panini

Scrumptious maple baked tofu, tomato, spinach and thin-sliced red onion on whole wheat bread.

Roasted Red Panini

An inspired combination of portobellos, roasted red peppers, spinach and red onion topped with aioli.

Wraps

Ideal for quick-bites and meals on the go!

Ginger Sesame Wrap

Ginger glazed tofu nestled with fresh veggies including avocado, broccoli and sprouts.

Not Another Hummus Wrap

Set off all your taste bugs with sundried tomato, artichoke hearts and mixed olives.

More Sandwiches

Awesome sandwiches, made fresh by highly-trained kitchen ninjas. Add soup or salad for $3.

Bagel Sandwich

A toasted bagel with hummus or cream cheese, tomato, cucumber and sprouts.

Peanut Butter & Jelly

Everyone's favorite with a twist – get it grilled! 100% organic on locally baked whole wheat.

Tempeh Gyro

Grilled tempeh, tzatziki sauce and veggies on a hot pita. Served with chips and a funny Greek accent.

Tempeh Lettuce & Tomato

The "TLT," our irresistible spin on the classic. Served on organic half-hoagie with chips.

The Philly

A massive hoagie chock full of seitan, caramelized onion, tomato and avocado plus roasted garlic aioli!

Soup & Salads

Salad dressings include homemade balsamic vinaigrette, miso ginger and tahini lime.

Garden Salad

Plenty of organic spring mix tossed with veggies. Add organic baked tofu or hummus for $1.50.

Soup of the Day

Our delicious soup or chili, served in a cup or bowl. Bowl includes homemade organic bread.

Snacks

Light food for that's light on your budget!

Grilled Pita w/ Hummus

Hot pita bread served up with a scoop of homemade sundried tomato hummus.

Toasted Bagel

with Earth Balance, vegan cream cheese or hummus

Coffee

We purchase organic coffee and espresso beans from Counter Culture Coffee because of their superior flavor and commitment to ethical environmental and labor practices.

Drip Coffee

The best cup in town! We've always got a medium and dark roast freshly brewed.

French Press (32oz)

Ask us for a list of currently available roasts!

Iced Coffee

Cold brewed for 24 hours. Delicious.

Cafè Au Lait

Our awesome drip coffee with steamed milk.

Espresso

With the exception of cappuccino, these beverages can be served iced on request.

Americano, Cafè Breve, Cafè Latte, Cafè Macchiato, Cafè Mocha and Cappuccino

Teas

Our excellent tea comes from Silver Tips and Mountain Rose Herbs. We work with these companies because of their commitment to a quality product, sustainable agriculture and fair trading practices.

Black Tea

Classic Breakfast, Decaf Breakfast, Earl Grey Imperial, Makaibari Autumnal, Masala Chai and Orange Blossom Oolong

Green & White Tea

China White Peony, Gunpowder Green, Makaibari Biodynamic and Spring Jasmine

Herbal Tea

Herbal Chai, Rooibos, Yerba Mate

Try one of our potent house blends:
Destressifier, Herbal High-C, Immuni Tea, Love Tonic, Nutritive Elixir or Tummy Tamer

Or select from the following herbs:
Chamomile, Echinacea, Ginger, Nettle, Oatstraw, Olive Leaf or Peppermint